Metropolitan Youssef: You Can't Defend Godly Truth in an Ungodly Way

St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church of Houston · Oct 4, 2026 · 1m

H.G. Metropolitan Youssef explains the importance of defending Christian truth in a respectful, godly manner. He highlights the example of St. Athanasius of Alexandria, who engaged in theological disputes with heretics through respectful dialogue despite deep differences. Metropolitan Youssef warns against using disrespectful or aggressive tactics, especially common on social media, to attack others and label them heretics without full understanding. He emphasizes the need for Christian respect, proper knowledge of both one’s own faith and the beliefs of others, and maintaining a spirit of…